GB72
Money List Winner
Ian Poulter has just announced that he is no longer Puma or Cobra endorsed so anyone know who he is moving to. Is it much of a loss to Cobra and Puma, especially in Europe.
Where is Poulter Moving to
- Thread starter GB72
- Start date
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
Callaway or back to adidas TM? Or even Titleist FJ?
GB72
Money List Winner
He was plugging the new Pro V on twitter earlier so Titleist could be a good call
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
Just saw this tweet from the man himself would would rule out TM and Callaway
@IanJamesPoulter: The New @titlesit golf ball is superb. Feels softer around the green, Solid off the tee. It's worth grabbing a sleeve to try folks.
@IanJamesPoulter: The New @titlesit golf ball is superb. Feels softer around the green, Solid off the tee. It's worth grabbing a sleeve to try folks.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
davidy233
Tour Rookie
Titleist were already one of his sponsors
bozza
Journeyman Pro
Taylormade?
They have got the money behind them to tempt him with a big contract.
They have got the money behind them to tempt him with a big contract.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Aaah. my favourite player.
Not sure any sane company would pay big money for him as he's not really a proven winner, and after his last efforts in the Ryder Cup it's doubtful he'll get a captain pick in the next one, so needs his form to increase dramatically to get on.
Also I'm assuming he always wears his own brand clothes so there's less opportunity for sponsors to get their moneys worth out of him with clothes. And the way he was spraying his shots around at Gleneagles I'm not sure manufacturers will be rushing to associate themselves with his clubs.
But on the other hand like him or loath him, he is one of the few golfers that at least try to come across a bit different and will attract more of the youth vote, so there is probably some value in sponsoring him from that angle. But his form on the course needs to improve a bit.
And with regards to the OPs question, as they have Rickeeee who kind of does what Poulter does (wears clothes in silly colours) but is also challenging in majors all the time and has a very big media profile, then it's no great loss to lose Poulter. May be he's gone as Cobra said that most of their focus would be on Rickeeee now?
Last edited:
One Planer
Global Moderator
It would also help if he could spell his 'potential' sponsors name correctly :smirk:
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
One Planer
Global Moderator
Potato
Potatoe
Tee Hee
Bit of a difference Phil :thup:
dufferman
Journeyman Pro
He used to be sponsored by Taylormade before Puma / Cobra, so not sure he'd go back. I assume he'll want to continue pushing IJP Design so a company who do not do / focus on clothing like Srixon, Ping, Titleist or Callaway would make sense. Lots of new clubs from Srixon and Calaway recently so maybe he'd be tempted with brand new to market kit?
I wouldn't rule out TM but does it really matter. Certainly in the UK I don't think Puma/Cobra have enough market share for it to make that much difference to sales (as much as any player endorsement can) and no doubt he'll make it public as soon as the deal's signed
D
Deleted member 15344
Guest
Poulter is injured and has been for about 4 months - got a wrist injury that needs surgeryAaah. my favourite player.
Not sure any sane company would pay big money for him as he's not really a proven winner, and after his last efforts in the Ryder Cup it's doubtful he'll get a captain pick in the next one, so needs his form to increase dramatically to get on.
Also I'm assuming he always wears his own brand clothes so there's less opportunity for sponsors to get their moneys worth out of him with clothes. And the way he was spraying his shots around at Gleneagles I'm not sure manufacturers will be rushing to associate themselves with his clubs.
But on the other hand like him or loath him, he is one of the few golfers that at least try to come across a bit different and will attract more of the youth vote, so there is probably some value in sponsoring him from that angle. But his form on the course needs to improve a bit.
And with regards to the OPs question, as they have Rickeeee who kind of does what Poulter does (wears clothes in silly colours) but is also challenging in majors all the time and has a very big media profile, then it's no great loss to lose Poulter. May be he's gone as Cobra said that most of their focus would be on Rickeeee now?
Despite him supposedly having a poor season his price money was still around a million
Sane golf companies would jump at the chance to kit him for clubs because he is a marketing dream and will always be talked about and focused on
He constantly gets written off but comes back again - I have no doubt he will be back playing in the next Ryder Cup and he will pick up a multi million pound kit deal
rob_golf1
Q-School Graduate
I'm having a punt on him going to Callaway. They've recently spent some dosh signing up a few big name starts; Henrik Stenson, Matteo Mannasero, Simon Dyson, so I wouldn't be surprised if they've got him on board! Either way, he is still going to attract interest being on of 'Englands' better golfers...
Joff
Challenge Tour Pro
IJP irons
Would be more of an issue if Fowler had not come on so much this year. He is the dominant figure there now. He suits the Cobra profile well so it is a little bit of a surprise, going to another brand he will be a smaller fish in a bigger pond compared to where he is now.
Dan2501
Tour Winner
Srixon's a good shout, they're really coming into the market strong this year, and having a recognised name like Poulter could really help them. Lynx could be a possibility too. Not a particularly big brand, but made a big splash at the golf show Rick Shiels attended recently, and their new range of gear is very bold, and "out there", so could suit Poulter's style perfectly.
Edit: Here's the pic I was looking for. Lynx's new shafts on their driver:
Last edited:
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
He's played the pro v for years, that won't be a clue.
I'd suggest it's Callaway as they pay top dollar and Poulter wont move for peanuts, maybe even Nike.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Liverpoolphil;1159899[[B said:
So he was more than happy to try and promote 'Brand Poulter' by playing in the Ryder Cup, whilst at the same time knowing he was injured and that any number of players could have done a better job than he did in the end. Thus jepardising Europe's chances of winning in the pursuit of personal glory. Typical Poulter, it's all about one person, Poulter. Not a team player in my opinion.
And as for earning a million then quite a few do that on the PGA tour without ever getting in contention, they are called journeymen and that's why the PGA tour is such an attraction.
And as for the next Ryder Cup then I'll wager you 10 of your English pounds with you that he is not there in a playing capacity. He will be an assistant captain.
Gone Fishing........
